Is neonatal jaundice harmful?

Patient's question:

Always uncomfortable, feeling bad, can't sleep. Is newborn jaundice harmful?

Doctor's answer:

Neonatal jaundice, the degree of jaundice needs to be observed. If it is physiological jaundice, it does not interfere much with health and can usually fade away within 10 days on its own. If the jaundice is severe, it may be pathological jaundice, which can affect absorption function. In addition to potentially causing kernicterus, if kernicterus occurs, because bilirubin enters the brain, it can affect intellectual and developmental growth. Wishing the patient a speedy recovery!

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